Hundreds gather in sunset vigil for allegedly murdered NSW teenager
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Dressed in white, her friends, family, strangers, teammates and police detectives gathered on the sand at Terrigal beach.

“She was the heart of this community, we’re absolutely shattered,” one local told 9News.

Audrey Griffin
Hundreds of people have gathered this evening to honour 19-year-old Audrey Griffin after she was allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast. (Nine)
Audrey Griffin, 19, was found half-submerged in Erina Creek, Erina on the Central Coast at 3.45pm on March 24.
Griffin was found half-submerged in Erina Creek a month ago (Nine)

“We’re heartbroken that she’s not with us anymore.”

In the crowd, Audrey’s mother, Kathleen Kirby was greeted with tears and hugs.

“My heart is full. As full as it can be right now,” she told 9News.

“We need change, we need a lot of change.”

“Anyone should be able to walk home at night and not be worried when they do that,” Audrey’s friend Anna Jenkins, said.

Audrey Griffin
Tonight’s vigil will be followed by a rally on Sunday, calling the community to take a stand against violence against women. (Nine)
Audrey Griffin
Dressed in white, her friends, family, strangers, teammates and police detectives gathered on the sand at Terrigal beach. (Nine)

Audrey’s mother Kathleen addressed the crowd, telling them that sunset was Audrey’s favourite time of day.

As the sun set, the crowd paused to remember her.

The past month has been an emotional roller coaster for the Central Coast community.

The 19-year-old’s death was initially labelled a drowning by police and while her friends and family mourned her loss.

On Monday, 53-year-old Adrian Torrens was charged with her murder.

Tonight’s vigil will be followed by a rally on Sunday, calling the community to take a stand against violence against women.

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